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Careers›Roles›Energy Sustainability Coordinator
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Energy Sustainability Coordinator

The clean energy programs organizer — coordinating energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Energy Sustainability Coordinator pay typically runs $74K–$126K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 4% through 2034.

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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Investigativeanalytical, curious
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Energy Sustainability Coordinators
Government · 47%Professional Services · 38%Financial Services · 8%Technology & Information · 4%Consumer Services · 3%Education · 3%
Job markets for Energy Sustainability Coordinators
Where Energy Sustainability Coordinator jobs concentrate · ~327 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
Jump to:What it's likeCareer pathsBy the numbers

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What it's like

What it's like to be an Energy Sustainability Coordinator

As an Energy Sustainability Coordinator, you coordinate programs that combine energy management with sustainability goals. You're tracking energy consumption, coordinating efficiency projects, supporting renewable energy initiatives, and helping the organization reduce its energy footprint.

Your day involves data, coordination, and programs. You might collect energy consumption data, then coordinate an efficiency project, then track progress against energy targets, then support a renewable energy initiative, then prepare reports on energy sustainability performance. You're ensuring energy sustainability programs move forward.

The hardest part is connecting energy and sustainability in practical ways. Energy is technical and measurable; sustainability involves broader organizational engagement. You need both analytical skills for energy data and coordination skills for sustainability programs. The people who thrive here are interested in both energy and sustainability and can work across technical and organizational dimensions.

What people in this role value
AchievementHigh
IndependenceHigh
Working ConditionsHigh
RecognitionHigh
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Energy Sustainability Coordinator
Organization typeEnergy intensityProgram scopeData maturityTeam structure
Energy sustainability coordination varies by organization and scope. Energy-intensive organizations (manufacturing, data centers) have different priorities than offices. Program scope might focus on efficiency, renewables, or comprehensive energy sustainability. Data maturity affects analytical capabilities. Team structures vary from dedicated roles to combined responsibilities.
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns

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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$160K+37%
Professional Services$156K+33%
Financial Services$149K+27%
Energy & Utilities$142K+21%
Government$124K+5%
Compared to Operations average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Energy Sustainability Coordinators (SOC 11-1011.03), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
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Energy management
Deep energy expertise opens specialist paths
2
Project management
Leading projects creates advancement opportunities
3
Stakeholder engagement
Engaging across the organization increases visibility
Lateral Moves
Energy Analyst →
If you want to focus on energy analysis and optimization
Sustainability Coordinator →
If you want broader sustainability beyond energy
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What energy sustainability programs would I support?
How energy-intensive is the organization?
What energy data and systems are available?
How does this role connect energy and sustainability?
What does advancement look like?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$74K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
212K
U.S. Employment
+4.3%
10yr Growth
22K
Annual Openings

How Energy Sustainability Coordinator pay & employment are changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

WritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningPersuasionSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisJudgment and Decision Making
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-1011.03

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midEnergy Sustainability Manager$80KmidESG Manager (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Manager)$80KexecutiveChief Sustainability Officer (CSO)$161KmidEnvironmental Sustainability Manager$80KmidSustainability Chancellor$80KexecutiveChief Environmental Commitment Officer (CECO)$161K
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Common questions about what it's like to be an Energy Sustainability Coordinator

What does an Energy Sustainability Coordinator do?

The clean energy programs organizer — coordinating energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

How much does an Energy Sustainability Coordinator make?

Median pay for an Energy Sustainability Coordinator is about $80K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $74K to $208K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does an Energy Sustainability Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Writing, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, and Complex Problem Solving.

What education do you need to be an Energy Sustainability Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a master's degree.

Is an Energy Sustainability Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 4.3% through 2034, with roughly 211,850 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to an Energy Sustainability Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Energy Sustainability Manager, ESG Manager (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Manager), and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO).

Career advice

Energy Sustainability Coordinator career advice

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